August 2, 2016

Dear Students and Parents,

Welcome to another great school year at Elkhorn GRANDVIEW Middle School! I hope

all of you had an enjoyable summer. Elkhorn has a tradition of strong academics and

activities and we are as committed as ever to our core mission of helping each and every

student experience growth academically, socially, and emotionally.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL School for all students will begin on Wednesday, August 17 at 8:10 a.m. An

alternative schedule will be designed the first two days to give extra time for orientation

activities for all students. Building tours, transitional activities and an extended lunch period

will be a part of this orientation.

All students will enter the building upon arrival (not before 7:40am) and report

directly to the gym. If you feel your child needs additional time in the building prior to school

starting, please give us a call to discuss those concerns.

The first day will function as a normal school day and will end at 3:20 p.m. Lunches

will be served and buses will run. If you have questions about bus transportation, please

call Chief School Bus service, (402) 392-2144 or Central Office, (402) 289-2579.

Start & Ending Time

The official school day starts at 8:10am and ends at 3:20pm. There is morning

supervision on duty starting at 7:40am and students will head to their first class at

8:00am.

Front Entrance

At approximately 8:15am, the security system will activate and any student, parent,

or visitor needing entrance into the building will need to push the “Video Call Button”

to alert the office that you are requesting entry. An office staff member will then

trigger the door to open for entry.

FOOTBALL & VOLLEYBALL (7th & 8th graders only) o On the first day of school, coaches will conduct an informational meeting that

students should attend if they are interested in playing that sport. These meeting will

be after school and will last until 3:50pm.

o On the second day of school (Thursday, August 18, will be the first official practice.

Regular practices will be from 3:30-5:00pm. Coaches will announce the date of a

parent meeting after practices have begun.

o Students participating in sports must have their physicals turned in before they can

begin practicing. For FB and VB, it is imperative that you turn your physical in at Back

to School 101 on August 10.

o Parents can access game schedules by visiting the Activities Calendar located on our

website.

o EPS will begin charging admission at middle school athletic events. Admission will be

adults=$3 and students=$2. Purchasing and activity pass will give you free admission to

ALL elkhorn public school activities (middle & high school). You may purchase activity

passes at Back to School 101 or on-line. Purchase Activity Passes On-line Here.

*NEW* STUDENT DROP-OFF & PICK-UP Due to increased concerns with traffic stacking up on 180th street, we are changing

our drop-off and pick-up routes. This year, parent will have the option to drop-off and

pick-up in the front OR in the parking lot in the back of the building. Remember, the

access road that runs directly in front of the building starts as two-way traffic so

vehicles may turn left when exiting the parking lot and then changes to a one-way

road from West to East as you pass in front of the building. For parents who plan to

arrive for pick-up before 3:20pm, if these areas are full, we encourage parents to line

up on Grand Ave in front of the track and continue around the curve onto 176th. This

entire route has a sidewalk up to Ames Ave which allows for safe, curbside pickup. If

you pick-up at the corner of 176th & Ames Ave, students would only be walking 2-3

blocks. Just an FYI - The pick-up line after school will not start moving until about

3:25pm.

*Important Note: All student pick-up needs to be curb side. Students will not be

allowed to cross traffic to get to their ride. This is a safety issue and will assist in

keeping traffic moving.

*Parking is not allowed on Grand Ave directly in front of the school. The road is not

wide enough to accommodate parking and 2-way traffic.

Bus loading zone will also be in the front. We will have signs posted to designate the

bus loading zone.

OPEN HOUSE/CURRICULUM NIGHT - August 18 Times for each grade level are listed below. Open House provides all parents the chance to

meet teachers and learn about curriculum opportunities and team procedures. See

attached flyer for specific times for each grade level.

COMMUNICATION We work, as a staff, to ensure that students and parents are informed. All mass

communications will be send via email through School Messenger. Make sure you have an

updated email address on file with the school. Please note, and look for, the following

venues of communication during the course of the year:

Newsletters every month – emailed via School Messenger and on the EGMS website

(elkhornweb.org).

PowerSchool – online access to your child’s gradebook in each subject. Parent

access will be activated on August 26.

Parent communication meetings – monthly.

Parent Booster Club – sign up opportunities will be at Back to School 101 and Open

House. You can also visit this link to learn more and sign up to help in one of several

ways: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/egmsboosters 4 ½ week progress reports sent home requiring a parent/guardian signature.

9 week report cards mailed home.

Parent-Teacher conferences – October 18, 19 and February 15, 16.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS Seventh grade students are required to have a physical exam as part of the entrance

into 7th grade. This physical also allows students to participate in athletics. All 7th graders

must provide evidence of 1 dose of Tdap (must contain Pertussis booster) before attending

classes this fall:

Please see the attached staff list in order to familiarize yourself with your child’s

teachers. We encourage you to contact teachers directly if you have any concerns about

your student’s classroom performance.

One of our goals every year is to get you, the parents, involved in your child’s

education. Middle School is not a time to be pulling back. In fact, research will show that it

is a critical time for parents to be involved and active in their child’s life. They may act like

they are pulling away from you, but in reality they need your guidance and support more

than ever. We encourage you to visit with our parent booster club at Back to School 101

next week to see how you can get involved and support your child’s school!

All of us at EGMS are dedicated to serving you and your child. As the year

progresses, I encourage you to call and talk with those who might be able to help you the

most. If your question deals with in-class events, please ask to speak with the teacher. If it

deals with the overall program, curriculum or activities, please call the administration.

Myself and the entire staff at EGMS are committed to helping your child experience

academic, social and emotional growth this year. With your support and involvement your

child will learn! If you have any questions, at any time, don’t hesitate to call us at 289-9399.

Sincerely,

Michael E. Tomjack, Principal

BAC K TO SC HO O L 101 AU G U S T 10 , 2016

The middle schools will have Back to School days for all students before school starts. The date & time

for Back to School 101 is August 10th - 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Please visit the Back to School 101 page on our website for blank forms and additional information that

will save you time and will make your visit more efficient.

Students will arrive and proceed through a series of stations:

1) Pick-up Student Information Cards and make any necessary changes

2) Pick-up Student Agenda/Handbook and sign release form

3) Optional: Prepay for Yearbook ($30.00) and Student Directory ($5.00)

4) EGMS Booster Club Info and EGMS Spirit Wear

5) Athletic Information/Athletic Physical Forms, Activity Pass ($35.00)

Seventh and eighth graders will need an activity pass if they will be

participating in sports.

6) Lunch Accounts

7) School pictures (Picture packets are optional, school yearbook photo-no

charge)

8) EPS Foundation ACE Program Information—after school care program

9) Health Update Forms, School Physicals, Immunizations

10) Return signed Student Information Card & Field Trip Permission Slip

11) Pick-up student schedule

12) Questions/answers

Volunteers are needed. If you are willing to help, please click the following link:

www.mysignup.com/egmsbts101 Thanks for your help!

SMILE! School pictures will be taken during BTS 101. Please dress accordingly.

Elkhorn Public Schools

MIDDLE SCHOOL Supply List Elkhorn MS, Elkhorn Grandview MS, Elkhorn Ridge MS, Elkhorn Valley View MS

The following student supply list is provided to assist you this summer and early fall to

prepare for the school year. Students are encouraged, but not required, to bring the following

school supplies. Please note this is a year round list to be kept throughout the year.

6th

Grade

#2 Pencils

Erasers

Blue or black pens

Red pen

Markers

Highlighters

Colored pencils

Dry erase markers

Glue Sticks

Loose-leaf paper

Graph paper

(7) 2 Pocket folders

(7) Spiral notebooks OR

(1) 5 sub. and (2) 1 sub.

(1) Composition notebook

Simple calculator

Index cards

(2) boxes of tissues

1” 3 ring binder with

clear overlay front cover

5 tab dividers

Trapper or accordion file

Flash Drive

7th

Grade

#2 pencils

Blue or black pens

Red pen

Markers

Highlighters

Colored pencils

Dry erase markers

Glue Sticks

Loose-leaf paper

(College ruled)

Graph paper

(6) 2 Pocket folders

(6) Spiral notebooks OR

(2) 3-subject notebooks

(1) Composition notebook

Calculator (w/ fraction key)

Index cards

(2) boxes of tissue

(2) 1” 3-ring binders

Trapper or organizer

Flash drive

8th Grade

#2 pencils

Blue or black pens

Red pen

Highlighters

Colored pencils

Dry erase markers

Glue Sticks

Loose-leaf paper (College ruled)

Graph paper

(6) 2 Pocket folders

(6) Spiral notebooks

(2) Composition notebooks

Calculator (w/fraction key)

Index cards

(2) boxes of tissue

(1) 2” 3-ring binders

5 tab dividers

Trapper or organizer

Flash Drive

Band and Chorus Students: Music Department T-shirt ($10.00), black slacks, black socks,

black shoes.

P.E. Students: Tennis shoes, t-shirts, and shorts.

Spanish Students: Spiral notebook, 2 pocket folder, blue or black pens, Index cards.

ELKHORN GRANDVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

2016-2017 Staff List

6TH CORE TEACHER ROOM # SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ROOM #

Language Arts Krisa Smith 606 6th Trish Kuiper 611/612

Brenda Royal 509 7th Patty Lorensen 711/712

Reading Sally White 608 8th James Ford 811/812

Meghan Sullivan 607 Life Skills Rachel Gogan 502

Math Linda Blomenkamp 605

Amy Eikmeier 603

Science Tim Lucks 610 SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST Sharon Knudsen 409

Dawn Bodyfield 701 SPEECH PATHOLOGIST Robin Stenglein 407

History Meghan Sullivan 607 GUIDANCE COUNSELOR Kyle Peterson 410

Megan Miller 604

7TH CORE TEACHER ROOM # PRINCIPAL Mike Tomjack 405

Language Arts Alyssa Hansen 704 ADMIN. COORDINATOR Dani McGlynn 402

Rachel Jussel 705 HEAD SECRETARY Therese Lerner 401

Reading Bobbi Kudrna 706 ATTENDANCE SECRETARY Mary Beth Logelin 401

Brenda Royal 509

Rachel Jussel 705 TEACHER ASSISTANTS

Math Kari Pilkington 703 Michelle Ortega 6th

Amy Eikmeier 603 Annie Badalucco 7th

Rachel Harger 804 Sherry Georgi 8th

Science Dawn Bodyfield 701 Keri Gustafson 6th/7th/8th

Lance Kush 710 Tonya Szymczak Life Skills

History Kyle Bluhm 707 Jill Musel Life Skills

Dan Feickert 807 Eve Hawkins 6th/7th/8th

8TH CORE TEACHER ROOM # Sue Adams 6th/7th/8th

Language Arts Rachael Mimick 802 Michael Tuosto 6th/7th/8th

Reading Cassandra Schroeder 808 Craig Comisky 6th/7th/8th

Math Beth Banks 805 Band TA Dawn Sumrell

Rachel Harger 804 Accompanist Tracy Nelson

Science Rebecca Bloom 810

Lance Kush 710

History Tracy Everly 806

Dan Feickert 807

EXPLORATORY TEACHER ROOM #

FCS Jeannette Lant 507

Health Mike Zeplin 803

Ind. Tech Ryan Chandler 508 CUSTODIANS

Computer Jacob Brawner 503 Head Custodian John Jackson 308

Art Lance Greteman 504 Day Custodian Bill Koll

Speech/Drama Joseph Timmerman 702 Night Custodian Dennis Sumpter

SPECIALS TEACHER ROOM # .5 Night Custodian TBA

Spanish Cindy Krug 602

Crystal Reynoso 601

PE Jennifer Wragge 110A

Jacob Rapp 112A

Band Chris Johnson 108

Chorus Tina Schwahn 106

Media Jill Annis 505

HALE Katherine Griffen 801

From the Nurse…

~ Physical and Immunization Requirements ~

Nebraska law requires that all school children have a physical examination upon entry into school, at seventh

grade, and when transferring from an out-of-state school. Students must provide proof of a visual evaluation to

include testing for amblyopia, strabismus, internal and external eye health and visual acuity upon entry into

school and when transferring from an out-of-state school. The law also requires your child be immunized and

provide proof of immunization before attending classes. All 7th grade students are required to have a Tdap

vaccine. Please visit the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (link below) which outlines

specific vaccine requirements.

Link to DHHS vaccine summary for 2016-2017:

http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Immunization/Documents/2016-2017SchoolRREnglish.pdf

~ Medication for the 2016-2017 School Year ~

If your student requires any medication (over-the-counter and/or prescription) while at school, each medication

must have a Medication Authorization form (link below) signed by the parent and a physician, before we can

administer. All medications must be unexpired and provided in the original packaging and/or pharmacy

container. For prescription medication, please only provide a maximum of 30 day supply at a time.

All medication must be dropped off in the office by a parent or guardian.

Please do not send any medications with your student.

Link to print blank medication authorization form:

http://www.elkhornweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/medication-form.pdf

Link to print blank self-carry asthma/anaphylaxis medication:

http://nebula.wsimg.com/30e77791e1e3ec0212bd429715dd787b?AccessKeyId=32029651ABFAD3DBF31

5&disposition=0&alloworigin=1

~ Students with Asthma, Severe Allergies, Diabetes, and/or Seizures ~

If your child has asthma, severe allergies, diabetes, and/or seizures, please submit an emergency action plan

signed by your physician. Plans must be updated annually. Blank forms can be obtained at the school office, or

your physician’s office can use whichever form they prefer.

Link to print blank Asthma/Anaphylaxis Action Plan:

http://nebula.wsimg.com/7d14993b3a9805164b188eb0a9e8dd01?AccessKeyId=32029651ABFAD3DBF31

5&disposition=0&alloworigin=1

Football & Volleyball Information

7th & 8th Grade Only

Informational Meetings… Wednesday, August 17 from 3:20-3:50pm…for all 7th & 8th

graders interested in playing football or volleyball.

7th VB – Auxiliary Gym

8th VB – Main Gym

7th FB – Wrestling Room

8th FB – Room #610

First Day of Practice…Thursday, August 18 from 3:20pm-5:00pm.

Notes:

All athletes need to have a current physical on file before they can begin practicing.

Athletes should plan to turn in their physicals at Back-to-School 101 on August 10 from

10am-7pm.

Parents can access game schedules by visiting the Activities Calendar located on our

website.

The head coaches will set up parent meeting within the first two weeks of practice. This

meeting will be announced to your players and will be held following practice at

approximately 5:15pm

EPS will begin charging admission at middle school athletics this year. Admission will

be adults=$3 and students=$2.

Sign-up to receive text message reminders and information from your head coach. This is one-

way communication from the coach and is not intended to be used to chat with coaches. If you

would like to speak to a coach, you may contact at school during working hours. To receive text

reminders:

Group Name Specific Code

7th Football @egms7fb Text your specific

code to the phone #: 81010

8th Football @egms8fb

7th Volleyball @egms7vb

8th Volleyball @egms8vb

ELKHORN GRANDVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Come meet your child’s teachers, hear about their classes, and tour EGMS!!

Grade level teachers will be doing a large group presentation in the commons at the

following times.

6:30-6:55 6th Grade *Please plan to tour the building and visit with the 6th grade teachers individually

from 7:00-7:30 pm

7:00-7:25 7th Grade *Please plan to tour the building and visit with the 7th grade teachers individually

from 7:30-8:00 pm

7:30-8:00 8th Grade *Please plan to tour the building and visit with the 8th grade teachers individually

from 7:00-7:30 pm

Hope to see you on the 18th!!

AUGUST 2016

Phone: 402-289-9399

Fax: 402-289-9499

17801 Grand Avenue

Omaha, NE 68116

Elkhorn Grandview

Middle School

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2

3 New Student

Registration

8:00 am-4:00 pm

4 New Student

Registration

8:00 am-4:00 pm

5

6

7 8 9

10 Back-to-School 101

10:00 am-7:00 pm

New Student

Orientation

7:00 pm

11

12

13

14 15 16

17

First Day of

School

7/8 Football &

Volleyball

Meetings

3:20-3:50 p.m.

18

First Day of Fall

Sports Practice

Open House

19

20

21

22 Instrument Night

7:00 p.m.

23 24 25 26 Power School ac-

cess for parents

becomes active.

27

28 29 MAP Testing

BLOCK SCHEDULE

30 MAP Testing

BLOCK SCHEDULE

8VB vs Blair

4:15 pm

31 MAP Testing

BLOCK SCHEDULE

**NEW**

Middle School Activities

Admission Cost:

$3 - Adults

$2 - Students